Tag Archives: Giving Back

MBA Games Coming Soon!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Candace Buford

The time has come (the walrus said) for the MMS team to tie up any loose fundraising ends and gear up for the MBA Games Weekend, which starts this Friday. (See my previous post for additional details.) I am excited … Continue reading →








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For the Kids

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Candace Buford

One day while messing around on Facebook during lunch, I noticed that my friend, Kourtney Kellin, had added an acronym to her name on her profile. It read “FTK” in bold letters. Scrunching up my nose I turned to her … Continue reading →








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MMS Throws Hat into MBA Games Ring

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Candace Buford

Every year MBA students organize fundraising events for the Duke MBA Games, a charity benefiting the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Students are registered via an online platform, teams are assembled, and fundraisers are planned. I have to give the … Continue reading →








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A Heart for Service

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Student Guest

Before coming to Fuqua, serving on the MMS Association (MMSA) Executive Board was not even remotely in my mind. I am not even sure if I was aware of its existence. Despite this fact and quite to my own surprise, … Continue reading →








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Class of 2013: Prepare for your MMS Journey

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Juliana Taylor

Hello MMS Class of 2013! As you prepare to move to Durham and get started at Fuqua, I thought I’d share a few tips to make your transition into academic life a bit smoother. The summer term (beginning July 18) … Continue reading →








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A Gift to Fuqua

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Juliana Taylor

It feels great to have made it through the MMS program, and finally join another wonderful alumni network. Watching everyone file past in their robes during graduation made me extremely proud of my classmates and what we’ve accomplished in the … Continue reading →








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Some Final Fuqua Events

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Juliana Taylor

During the last few weeks of the MMS program, there were many events to celebrate and embrace how far we’ve come, as well as give back to the community. One of our final events was Fuqua Friday. Fuqua Friday is … Continue reading →








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Charity Tournament

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Juliana Taylor

The MMS Non-Profit Club will host its final event for the 2011-2012 academic year this Saturday, April 28. The club will host a singles charity tennis tournament to raise money for the charities Big Brother’s, Big Sister’s and Our Golden … Continue reading →








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MBA Games are Gone, but the Memories will Last

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Student Guest

I am at a loss for words – I don’t even know how to begin to describe my experience at the MBA Games this past weekend. Although there were a few obstacles along the way, and a rough morning (thanks … Continue reading →








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MBA Games are Here!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Student Guest

  Wow … I can’t believe the MBA Games Weekend starts tonight! The games have been a tradition at Fuqua since 1989, when a group of students decided to invite their friends from other B-schools to raise money for the … Continue reading →








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